Found this in my old files, this was originally posted on the KenpoNet discussion forum by Kenpo Master Dennis Conaster (RIP) on Nov 1st 2001. I hope some find it useful.
Arinca blossoms (anti-inflammatory, pain relief)
Comfrey (anti-inflammatory, pain relief)
Blessed thistle (blood purifier)
Goldenseal root (antibiotic, wound healing)
Ginger root (circulation, wound healing, pain relief)
Myrrh (antiseptic, circulation, wound healing)
Sarsaparilla root (blood purifier)
Witch Hazel (anti-inflammatory, pain relief)
Use equal proportion of all herbs (myrrh is a resin) listed by weight using a kitchen scale. Grind the herbs in a mortal & pestle or electric grinder. Add 80-90% proof grain alcohol (I use vodka); use 4 oz's of the dried herbs to one pint of alcohol base ( or equilateral proportions ) Seal the jar tightly. Allow the infusion to work for two or three weeks; once or twice a day. swirl the liquid gently through the herbal mash. After two/three weeks, strain off the liquid and discard the herbal residue, pour the mixture into small glass containers.
This tincture can be applied as is to swollen or bruised areas, or can be mixed with a thickener (like lanolin or safflower oil) and a hardener (like beeswax) to make an ointment. This formulation has also been effective in the treatment of arthritis, for general pain relief and restoration of range of motion.
Be safe and strong
Big Pat
Arinca blossoms (anti-inflammatory, pain relief)
Comfrey (anti-inflammatory, pain relief)
Blessed thistle (blood purifier)
Goldenseal root (antibiotic, wound healing)
Ginger root (circulation, wound healing, pain relief)
Myrrh (antiseptic, circulation, wound healing)
Sarsaparilla root (blood purifier)
Witch Hazel (anti-inflammatory, pain relief)
Use equal proportion of all herbs (myrrh is a resin) listed by weight using a kitchen scale. Grind the herbs in a mortal & pestle or electric grinder. Add 80-90% proof grain alcohol (I use vodka); use 4 oz's of the dried herbs to one pint of alcohol base ( or equilateral proportions ) Seal the jar tightly. Allow the infusion to work for two or three weeks; once or twice a day. swirl the liquid gently through the herbal mash. After two/three weeks, strain off the liquid and discard the herbal residue, pour the mixture into small glass containers.
This tincture can be applied as is to swollen or bruised areas, or can be mixed with a thickener (like lanolin or safflower oil) and a hardener (like beeswax) to make an ointment. This formulation has also been effective in the treatment of arthritis, for general pain relief and restoration of range of motion.
Be safe and strong
Big Pat
